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Devoted husband, father, son, brother and grandfather, passed away on November 12, 2024. Roger was born September 18, 1942, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Bob and late Sallie Betesh. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis Betesh (nee Parkin); loving father of Randi (Larry) Gelfand and Robbie (Rachel) Betesh; adoring grandfather of Alexa and Adam Gelfand and Ellie, Livy and Sadie Betesh; dear brother of Janet (Alan) Selbst, Albert (April) Betesh and Steven (Jackie) Betesh.
Services were held Thursday November 14 at Joseph Levine & Sons Memorial Chapels. Interment at Roosevelt Memorial Park.
Contributions in Roger’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org).
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
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